GRE Word List

ROUSING

giving rise to excitement : stirring

The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.

Random words

WordMeaning
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
doggedmarked by stubborn determination